Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management

Duration2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Location
Online
Next start termTerm 2, 2024
Study modeOnline
Course codeCC20
First-year fee
$30,600 (Indicative) (FFP)

Overview

Upgrade your skills and knowledge in asset and maintenance management through the completion of a postgraduate diploma that has been developed in close collaboration with industry partners and experts.

Our Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management is specifically aimed at people currently working in the field of asset and/or maintenance and wanting to upgrade their qualifications and skills. It is an ideal study option for those who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Asset and Maintenance Management and builds on the knowledge and skills gained.

The units within this course have been designed and developed in close collaboration with industry partners and experts. The course aims to produce graduates who understand asset management principles, maintenance philosophies, strategies and processes. Through this course, you will further develop your analytical skills in order to create sustainable, safe and cost effective solutions. You will also develop skills and knowledge in using the latest asset and management tools.

Study experience

Career Opportunities

This course will help to advance the career of professionals associated with any engineering asset-intensive organisation.

Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities in roles such as asset consultant, maintenance planner or engineer, reliability engineer asset manager, specialist maintenance strategist.

Structure & Availability

Course Structure

You must complete eight units, comprising six core units and two electives from a specified list of units.

Unit Information

For information on the units you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.

Credit Transfer Information

If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Online Availability

IntakeLocations
Term 1, 2023Available Online
Term 2, 2023Available Online
Term 1, 2024Available Online
Term 2, 2024Available Online

Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.

Commencing Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management students may choose to attend an Induction Workshop in conjunction with ENMM20023 Introduction to Asset and Maintenance Management. Students should check the CQU Residential School webpage for details of date and location.

Learned Society - World Partners in Asset Management

Core

Upon completion of this course, you can approach the Asset Management Council, Australia, to validate your experience for the Certified Practitioner in Asset Management (CPAM) award.

Requirements

Recommended study

N/A

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold:

  • A completed Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) equivalent Graduate Certificate of Asset and Maintenance Management; and
  • Current employment in maintenance engineering/maintenance/asset management; OR
  • A completed AQF Associate Diploma in Engineering, Technology or Applied Science with either:-
    • minimum 1 year relevant asset/maintenance management employment experience OR
    • minimum 3 years relevant maintenance engineering employment experience

Employment experience must be shown in a letter of employment which is presented on a company letterhead as well as signed and dated by a delegated authority. The letter must contain your full name, position title, duties performed and length of service.

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:

  • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
  • Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

Completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:

  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
  • An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

If you are an International student please visit International students English requirements for further information.

Each student will be assessed individually.

You will have to meet this course's inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes.

Fees & Scholarships

2024 Indicative Fees

Fee TypeFees
Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee$30,600

Indicative first-year fee

The fees listed are indicative only and based on enrolling in a full-time study load for one academic year (generally, this is four units over one term for a graduate certificate or eight units over two terms for a graduate diploma or masters degree). Your fees may vary depending on the units you select and the number you study per term. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.

Government assistance loans

You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees. Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.

Other study costs

Part of your course costs includes Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). There may also be additional costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.

At CQUniversity, we believe higher education should be for everyone. No matter your situation, we know that everyone needs a helping hand from time to time, and we are proud to offer a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and stipends.
Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more. 

How to apply

If you have decided what you would like to study and are ready to apply, we’re here to help you along the way.  Before you apply, you will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).  If you do not have a USI, creating one is quick and easy.  Simply visit usi.gov.au to create one.

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